Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Mediumship Notes: Lesson Ten
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Michael
Lesson Ten
Effective Circle Leadership
The development of mediumship is not quite as easy as some may think. For many, it challenges whole belief structures; for others, it causes them to look at what service and sacrifice really mean; for yet others, it brings to the surface a wide variety of emotions and feelings.
There is a natural tendency for the veteran medium to forget the struggles of early mediumistic development. This can very easily develop into a lack of sensitivity to the basic needs of the beginner.
Many mediums seem to be obsessed with the idea that they have to prove something: primarily, that they are, in fact, mediums. Right from the beginning, you should encourage the circle members to understand that they are not sitting to prove to others that they are mediums. They are sitting to develop a means whereby they can be of service.
A Medium’s role is to relate information from the spirit friends. The validity and accuracy of a communication must be left to the sitter.
Members should work on strengthening the links and channels with Spirit and know that as these channels become stronger, so, too, will more evidential information come forth.
Work, and work hard. Do the best you can. Always strive to make your mediumship better; but leave the proof of survival to the recipient of the messages.
Never assume that only the circle teacher can deal with the problems of the circle.
Mediums must not take their guides for granted. It is not fair nor does it demonstrate respect for the guides.
The basics of mediumship are never too fundamental for review and study.
True humility needs no calling card. It is not a badge which the servant wears. So often, mediums praise their own humility and service before others, not realizing that by praising their humility, publicly, they are, in fact, demonstrating just the opposite.
The development of mediumship is a lesson in self-discipline and self-control. The medium needs to be in control. The guides need to exhibit control. The communicators need to understand control. If control were not there, communication between the various realms of life would become a free-for-all bombardment of impressions and thought projections, and there would be very little, if any, opportunity for actual communication.
Your approach to mediumship should be one of respect: respect for mediumship, itself; respect for the spirit friends who will be aiding the circle; and respect for those to whom the messages are given.
Mediumship IS part of the Divine Plane. It is one channel through which God demonstrates that life is eternal and that communication and interaction are something which take place throughout the WHOLE of creation.
In considering prejudices against mediumship, there are certain key elements which your circle members should come to understand:
The role of the medium is not to prove anything; it is simply to demonstrate and to teach. As we stated, proof of survival and spirit communication is a personal matter and takes place within the consciousness of the individual. Two people can witness a demonstration of spirit communication; one may leave completely convinced, the other may call it fraud.
All we can do is cast seeds within the minds and spirits of others. If there is soil, fertile for the germination of any particular seed, it will sprout immediately. If not, it will lie dormant for a while, perhaps never to take root. We cannot force the seeds within another to germinate and grow. We can only tend to the sowing of the seeds within ourselves.
Mediums should not separate themselves from opposing points of view. Complacency will very quickly settle in. Hearing others’ opposing views can become an excellent way to reevaluate one’s own beliefs. What better way for us to look at what we really belief than by taking a good look at what we do not believe? We should never be threatened by opposing viewpoints.
Mediums should not bandwagon. Mediums should be respectful of others’ beliefs, share their own views, and let it go at that. Many mediums feel compelled or, somehow, obligated to push their beliefs upon others, to the point where they become just as prejudiced about their beliefs as others are against them.
Acceptance needs to be nurtured. Developing mediums must simply accept that not everyone will agree with what they do; furthermore, some may be quite vocal about it. A simple acceptance of this basic truth will relieve much tension and aggravation.
Stress to the circle members the importance of dignity, integrity, ethics, standards, professionalism, balance, respect for self and others, responsibility, honesty, and discipline. *Adonis’ Note: This would do well in training any spiritual mind*
Mediums eventually create their own style. This means their own way of doing things, their own gestures, own energy field, own ways of relaying messages etc.. It should be looked upon many other mediums and their own styles in order to take inspiration from them to create your own but not to ever copy another’s work. The development of style is important for three reasons:
It creates an energy and an aura around the medium which can be likened to his/her signature work.
It adds vitality and energy to the process of communication. It also helps strengthen the necessary links for that communication to take place effectively. Mediums who lack style find it very difficult to arouse enthusiasm among their sitters or an audience.
It strengthens the effectiveness of what is happening:
Spirit communicating with Spirit.
As time goes on you will pick up on what type of style you have. You should never force it but allow it to develop naturally. There are a few elements of style which you should present to the circle members, as they experiment and work with their own particular styles:
Mediums should always feel excited and enthusiastic in the delivery of the messages.
Verbal inflection is important. How a medium gives a message is often as important as what is said. The inflection should change with the communicator, with emotions, with feelings, and with circumstances. The vocal inflection should reflect the type of interaction and communication taking place at the time.
Mediums should demonstrate a living interaction between themselves and the spirit communicators. This means illustrating that there is a real mental conversation going on.
Mediums must project the messages. The sitters are a vital part of the triangle of energy and interaction. Once the medium links with a spirit and begins receiving the message, he/she must project that message out to the sitter and cause the sitter to become involved in the communication. After all, the message is for the sitter.
Mediums should avoid, at all cost, long periods of silence in the delivery of the messages.
Mediums should periodically request some form of acknowledgement from the sitter.
Mediums should not be too dramatic in their message delivery. This can be offensive to many people and does not, in any way, assist in the communicative process; it merely becomes theatrical and showy.
When giving messages, mediums should speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard. They should have a pleasant and friendly attitude and air about themselves. If the medium is uncertain about what is given, he/she should deal with that uncertainty in a professional manner. Poise and dignity are essential in all forms of spirit communication.
Mediums should attempt to project a sense of ease and calm. This will help them as well as help the sitter or audience feel more relaxed. This can be of invaluable assistance to the work.
Mediums should always make affirmative statements, rather than vague, uncertain comments about what they perceive.
Mediums should know when to end a message. Too often, mediums will go on and on, even though the spirit has said what he or she had to say.
Finally, and of utmost importance, is this: mediums must never insist that a particular message is correct when they are told it is not. Meet a negative response half way. Suggest to the sitter that he/she think about what is given, but never insist that you are correct and the sitter is wrong. Too many professional mediums do this, because they dare not acknowledge that they may be wrong in giving a particular message.
Style should be worked on once the medium/circle members are somewhat comfortable with delivering messages.
Once an individual decides to develop mediumship, he/she is is making a statement: I want to extend my consciousness to perceive and work with Spirit and a greater portion of the whole. Once the developing sensitive begins working more effectively with mediumship, a wonderful revelation is made clear:
Mediumship is not something one simply studies or develops. Mediumship is something one becomes!
Mediums are not mediums one part of the week and something else during therest of the week. Mediums are mediums, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year.
Mediumship is a way of life! Mediumship impacts your whole experience!
Mediumship cannot be viewed as an isolated pursuit which one brings out and works with for a few hours each week.
Development is not about any one person; it is about the work.
Effective Circle Leadership
The development of mediumship is not quite as easy as some may think. For many, it challenges whole belief structures; for others, it causes them to look at what service and sacrifice really mean; for yet others, it brings to the surface a wide variety of emotions and feelings.
There is a natural tendency for the veteran medium to forget the struggles of early mediumistic development. This can very easily develop into a lack of sensitivity to the basic needs of the beginner.
Many mediums seem to be obsessed with the idea that they have to prove something: primarily, that they are, in fact, mediums. Right from the beginning, you should encourage the circle members to understand that they are not sitting to prove to others that they are mediums. They are sitting to develop a means whereby they can be of service.
A Medium’s role is to relate information from the spirit friends. The validity and accuracy of a communication must be left to the sitter.
Members should work on strengthening the links and channels with Spirit and know that as these channels become stronger, so, too, will more evidential information come forth.
Work, and work hard. Do the best you can. Always strive to make your mediumship better; but leave the proof of survival to the recipient of the messages.
Never assume that only the circle teacher can deal with the problems of the circle.
Mediums must not take their guides for granted. It is not fair nor does it demonstrate respect for the guides.
The basics of mediumship are never too fundamental for review and study.
True humility needs no calling card. It is not a badge which the servant wears. So often, mediums praise their own humility and service before others, not realizing that by praising their humility, publicly, they are, in fact, demonstrating just the opposite.
The development of mediumship is a lesson in self-discipline and self-control. The medium needs to be in control. The guides need to exhibit control. The communicators need to understand control. If control were not there, communication between the various realms of life would become a free-for-all bombardment of impressions and thought projections, and there would be very little, if any, opportunity for actual communication.
Your approach to mediumship should be one of respect: respect for mediumship, itself; respect for the spirit friends who will be aiding the circle; and respect for those to whom the messages are given.
Mediumship IS part of the Divine Plane. It is one channel through which God demonstrates that life is eternal and that communication and interaction are something which take place throughout the WHOLE of creation.
In considering prejudices against mediumship, there are certain key elements which your circle members should come to understand:
The role of the medium is not to prove anything; it is simply to demonstrate and to teach. As we stated, proof of survival and spirit communication is a personal matter and takes place within the consciousness of the individual. Two people can witness a demonstration of spirit communication; one may leave completely convinced, the other may call it fraud.
All we can do is cast seeds within the minds and spirits of others. If there is soil, fertile for the germination of any particular seed, it will sprout immediately. If not, it will lie dormant for a while, perhaps never to take root. We cannot force the seeds within another to germinate and grow. We can only tend to the sowing of the seeds within ourselves.
Mediums should not separate themselves from opposing points of view. Complacency will very quickly settle in. Hearing others’ opposing views can become an excellent way to reevaluate one’s own beliefs. What better way for us to look at what we really belief than by taking a good look at what we do not believe? We should never be threatened by opposing viewpoints.
Mediums should not bandwagon. Mediums should be respectful of others’ beliefs, share their own views, and let it go at that. Many mediums feel compelled or, somehow, obligated to push their beliefs upon others, to the point where they become just as prejudiced about their beliefs as others are against them.
Acceptance needs to be nurtured. Developing mediums must simply accept that not everyone will agree with what they do; furthermore, some may be quite vocal about it. A simple acceptance of this basic truth will relieve much tension and aggravation.
Stress to the circle members the importance of dignity, integrity, ethics, standards, professionalism, balance, respect for self and others, responsibility, honesty, and discipline. *Adonis’ Note: This would do well in training any spiritual mind*
Mediums eventually create their own style. This means their own way of doing things, their own gestures, own energy field, own ways of relaying messages etc.. It should be looked upon many other mediums and their own styles in order to take inspiration from them to create your own but not to ever copy another’s work. The development of style is important for three reasons:
It creates an energy and an aura around the medium which can be likened to his/her signature work.
It adds vitality and energy to the process of communication. It also helps strengthen the necessary links for that communication to take place effectively. Mediums who lack style find it very difficult to arouse enthusiasm among their sitters or an audience.
It strengthens the effectiveness of what is happening:
Spirit communicating with Spirit.
As time goes on you will pick up on what type of style you have. You should never force it but allow it to develop naturally. There are a few elements of style which you should present to the circle members, as they experiment and work with their own particular styles:
Mediums should always feel excited and enthusiastic in the delivery of the messages.
Verbal inflection is important. How a medium gives a message is often as important as what is said. The inflection should change with the communicator, with emotions, with feelings, and with circumstances. The vocal inflection should reflect the type of interaction and communication taking place at the time.
Mediums should demonstrate a living interaction between themselves and the spirit communicators. This means illustrating that there is a real mental conversation going on.
Mediums must project the messages. The sitters are a vital part of the triangle of energy and interaction. Once the medium links with a spirit and begins receiving the message, he/she must project that message out to the sitter and cause the sitter to become involved in the communication. After all, the message is for the sitter.
Mediums should avoid, at all cost, long periods of silence in the delivery of the messages.
Mediums should periodically request some form of acknowledgement from the sitter.
Mediums should not be too dramatic in their message delivery. This can be offensive to many people and does not, in any way, assist in the communicative process; it merely becomes theatrical and showy.
When giving messages, mediums should speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard. They should have a pleasant and friendly attitude and air about themselves. If the medium is uncertain about what is given, he/she should deal with that uncertainty in a professional manner. Poise and dignity are essential in all forms of spirit communication.
Mediums should attempt to project a sense of ease and calm. This will help them as well as help the sitter or audience feel more relaxed. This can be of invaluable assistance to the work.
Mediums should always make affirmative statements, rather than vague, uncertain comments about what they perceive.
Mediums should know when to end a message. Too often, mediums will go on and on, even though the spirit has said what he or she had to say.
Finally, and of utmost importance, is this: mediums must never insist that a particular message is correct when they are told it is not. Meet a negative response half way. Suggest to the sitter that he/she think about what is given, but never insist that you are correct and the sitter is wrong. Too many professional mediums do this, because they dare not acknowledge that they may be wrong in giving a particular message.
Style should be worked on once the medium/circle members are somewhat comfortable with delivering messages.
Once an individual decides to develop mediumship, he/she is is making a statement: I want to extend my consciousness to perceive and work with Spirit and a greater portion of the whole. Once the developing sensitive begins working more effectively with mediumship, a wonderful revelation is made clear:
Mediumship is not something one simply studies or develops. Mediumship is something one becomes!
Mediums are not mediums one part of the week and something else during therest of the week. Mediums are mediums, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year.
Mediumship is a way of life! Mediumship impacts your whole experience!
Mediumship cannot be viewed as an isolated pursuit which one brings out and works with for a few hours each week.
Development is not about any one person; it is about the work.
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